Elevation are working on a fantastic opportunity for a reputable business based in Sheffield who are looking to further expand their engineering teams with a CAD/CAM Programmer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like their voice to be heard, work as part of a team and bring fresh insights to the team by supporting continuous improvement, growth and innovation.
As a CAD/CAM engineer you will play a key role in taking products from concept to production, making sure they're built in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible.
This role involves working closely with Operations, Quality, Planning, and customers to ensure everything runs smoothly; from early design input to solving problems on the shop floor. You'll manage multiple engineering projects, improve processes, reduce costs, and help us deliver world-class parts, particularly for the aerospace and orthopaedics industries.
What You'll Be Doing As a CAD/CAM Programmer:
Lead and manage multiple engineering projects, tracking progress and flagging risks early
Own the manufacturing process for your assigned programs to ensure smooth production
Represent Engineering in daily operations meetings and help drive resolution of actions
Provide cost estimates and technical input for customer quotations
Monitor project costs and work to stay within targets
Use your experience to improve machining processes and reduce cycle times
Solve production issues using tools like 8D or DMAIC
Program CNC machines (multi-axis, mill-turn, turning) using CAM software (Hypermill, MasterCam)
Design fixtures and tooling using CAD (preferably Siemens NX)
Create in-process documentation and prints
Work closely with Planning, Quality, Production and customers
What We're Looking For From a CAD/CAM Programmer:
Essential Skills & Experience:
Strong background in CNC programming and machining
Experience with CAM systems such as Hypermill, Mastercam, or Vericut
CAD experience, ideally Siemens NX
Solid understanding of Lean principles and process optimisation
Confident with GD&T and reading technical drawings
Familiarity with ERP systems (creating BOMs, routings, item masters)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment
Desirable:
Aerospace and/or orthopaedics manufacturing experience
Knowledge of process capability and measurement systems
Skilled in cost estimating and project tracking
Qualifications
Time-served apprenticeship in engineering or a degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
5+ years of experience in a similar role
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